ESG & Sustainability Services Senior Consultant, Risk and Governance - Assurance

RSM; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a fast-growing firm that is making a significant impact in the ESG and Sustainability space. As part of a dynamic consulting team, you will engage with diverse clients, delivering tailored solutions that enhance their sustainability efforts. This role offers the opportunity to work on exciting projects, helping organizations navigate their ESG reporting and assurance needs. With a commitment to professional development and a flexible benefits package, this is your chance to thrive in a supportive environment while making a real difference in the world.

Benefits

26 Days Holiday

Training support

Financial wellbeing benefits

Access to 300+ courses

Qualifications

• Experience in non-financial or financial assurance roles.
• Strong academic record with a focus on sustainability or business.

Responsibilities

• Deliver ESG assurance engagements and build effective client relationships.
• Work on limited assurance projects and provide insights on ESG metrics.

Skills

Non-financial assurance

ESG reporting frameworks

Financial reporting

Excellent communication skills

Education

Post-graduate qualification in ESG/Sustainability

ACA or MBA/MSC

Job description

As one of the world's largest networks of audit, tax and consulting firms, RSM delivers big ideas and premium service to help middle-market businesses thrive. We are a fast-growing firm with big ambitions -- we have a clear goal to become the premium adviser to the middle market, globally. This vision touches everything we do, motivating and inspiring us to become better every day. If you are looking for a firm where you can build a future and make an impact, then RSM is the place for you.

Make an Impact at RSM UK

Our Consulting team have ambitious growth plans, and we want you to be part of our journey. You would be joining the consulting team at an exciting time as we strengthen and grow our six solutions: business transformation, deal services, finance function support, risk and governance, forensic and investigation services, and restructuring. Our team of experts work collaboratively to provide tailored and client-centric solutions, delivering a premium service through every interaction, giving our clients confidence as they build sustainable, future-fit businesses.

RSM is seeing significant demand for its ESG and Sustainability services from a wide range of clients in the market. The firm has already invested significantly in its capability and we are now seeking to further enhance the team.

We are seeking an experienced assurance professional who is specialised in ESG and Sustainability that wants to work in a team of both assurance and consulting specialisms. We will also consider candidates with a strong audit background and a passion to work within Sustainability and ESG.

You'll make an impact by:

• Working with partners and directors to help win ESG limited assurance projects
• Working on client engagements to opine on limited assurance over client ESG metrics
• Deliver ESG assurance engagements and in addition bring the business and commercial skills required for these projects to be successful.
• Working as part of a divers e team and closely with clients, it’s critical that you can establish trust, credibility, and can quickly build effective relationships.
• You will already have been involved in non-financial assurance/ESG assurance engagements that have delivered value to the organisations you’ve worked with and you will have a good grounding in the approaches and methodologies behind them.

What we are looking for:

Are you someone who thrives on variety, loves learning new things, and enjoys connecting with people? If you can spot inefficiencies in everyday life and are passionate about making improvements, this role is perfect for you!

We value diverse experiences and perspectives. Here’s what we’re looking for in our ideal candidate:

• Experience within a non-financial or financial assurance role.
• A strong academic record: preferably with a sustainability or business-focus and ideally to post-graduate level.
• Financial reporting and/or experience in ESG/Sustainability reporting frameworks, for example. Task Force on Climate Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) or Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD);
• Management reporting/ESG improvement initiatives;
• Assurance of non-financial or ESG data to the ISAE 3000/3410 standards.
• Excellent spoken and written communication, including the ability to present complex ideas clearly and concisely.
• ACA or MBA/MSC in an ESG/Sustainability subject/discipline or a relevant post graduate qualification, such as the CFA’s certificate in ESG investing, or other leading accountancy or business advisory qualification.

What we can offer you:

We recognise that our people are our most important assets. That’s why we offer a flexible reward and benefits package that will help you have fulfilling experience, both in and out of work.

• 26 Days Holiday (with the option of purchasing additional days)
• The team will support your training to be successful in the position.
• Lifestyle, Health, and Wellbeing including financial wellbeing benefits such as financial tools, electric car scheme and access to a virtual GP.
• Access to a suite of 300+ courses on demand developed by our inhouse Talent Development team.

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Diversity and Inclusion at RSM
At RSM, we want to create a strong sense of belonging so that people of all identities, backgrounds, and cultures feel they can bring their true self to work. Our clients come from all walks of life. We aim to achieve that same diversity of background, experience and perspective in our own teams, so that we can genuinely understand our client's needs. Diverse teams bring a broader range of ideas and insights to work. That's why we're working together to ensure our firm's principles and processes support a firm culture that embraces difference and strengthens inclusion.